CLINICAL NURSE I - NEONATAL ICU

Cook County•Chicago, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Nurse I is a professional care provider who is responsible and accountable for coordinating and providing safe, effective individualized nursing care for patients, supportive care to significant others, and assisting other professionals in implementing plans of care. Nursing care involves application of the nursing process and utilizing technical skills for patient care delivery. These activities require nursing judgment based on application of scientific principles of nursing, critical thinking, problem solving and teaching/learning.

Requirements

Licensed as a Registered Professional Nurse in the State of Illinois or ability to obtain license two (2) weeks prior to starting employment (must provide proof at the time of interview if already obtained)
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (must provide proof at the time of interview if already obtained)
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification or ability to obtain certification prior to the conclusion of orientation (must provide proof at the time of interview if already obtained)
Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP) certification or ability to obtain certification prior to conclusion of orientation (must provide proof at the time of interview if already obtained)

Nice To Haves

One (1) to five (5) years of acute care or labor & delivery experience
LNC-OB or other specialty certification
Demonstrates competence in the safe and effective use of clinical equipment
Demonstrates working knowledge of the current requirements of accrediting and regulatory agencies
Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills necessary to a variety of people from different socio-economic backgrounds
Strong emergency response skills
Strong customer service and empathy skills
Demonstrate analytical and organizational, problem-solving, critical thinking, and conflict management/resolution skills
Demonstrate attention to detail, accuracy and precision
Ability to resolve complex patient/administration problems and research issues
Ability to prioritize, plan, and organize projects and tasks
Ability to maintain a professional demeanor and composure when challenged
Ability to function autonomously and as a team member in a multidisciplinary team
Ability to see and hear clearly (including with correction)
Ability to tolerate exposure to unpleasant noise, odor and temperature
Ability to walk extensively, lift moderately heavy objects, and climb stairs
Ability to consistently push, pull, twist, turn, bend, kneel, stoop, lift and reach above shoulder and stand for prolonged periods of time.
Ability to make appropriate and timely decisions in a crisis or emergency situation
Ability to work and communicate effectively with a variety of individuals
Ability to perform and/or direct cardiopulmonary resuscitation activities
Ability to read and interpret Electrocardiogram (EKG) strips

Responsibilities

Identifies, plans, and cares for the total needs of patients taking into consideration the age specific needs of patients in assigned area of responsibility
Performs initial and ongoing assessment/data collection that includes consideration of biophysical, psycho-social, environmental, self-care, educational and discharge planning factors in a systematic manner
Formulates and updates an Individualized plan of care based on patients' assessed needs, desired outcomes, and consideration of age-related requirements
Implements care in knowledgeable, skillful, and safe manner based on established patient and nursing practice standards
Evaluates effectiveness of care and revise interventions as appropriate
Records assessments, interventions, and patient outcomes
Develops, implements, and evaluates educational services/programs for patients including non-English speaking patient population
Makes appropriate and timely decisions in a crisis or emergency situation
Performs and/or directs cardio-pulmonary resuscitation activities
Safely operates equipment necessary for providing patient care in assigned clinical area
Works and communicates effectively with a variety of patients, visitors, and other individuals
Provides supervision, general direction, guidance, and coordination of patient care given by other nursing staff
Applies knowledge of standard operating policies and procedures
Applies principles of Infection control and safety
Demonstrate awareness of patient/family rights and ethical/legal issues
Actively participates in staff orientation and staff development activities for the unit
Participates in quality improvement activities in the unit
Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for professional practice, growth, and development
Must be willing to work with patient receiving pre, procedure, post termination of pregnancy services.